April 08 / 14.55 Cork

14.55

Heavy

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4104-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Midfield Lincoln finish no disgrace although this easy 7f probably verging on the inadequate; testing conditions should make it more of a test and Keane back aboard.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0041-1

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver at Dundalk over the winter, going up a total of 35lb for two ready successes; earlier turf form nowhere near that level and withdrawn at Leopardstown last weekend due to heavy ground so could be a doubtful runner here; tongue tie tried for the first time.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 15200- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Johnny Murtagh came in Curragh maiden over this trip; ended last season with sound defeats in handicaps and probably best watched on seasonal return for new yard.
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14th

12

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; recent Roscommon sixth was mildly encouraging; plenty more needed now.

12/1

6th

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Navagio

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; no signs of making a return to the winner's enclosure in four starts for this yard; top rider booked but others in better form.

20/1

15th

8

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time Flat winner on yielding/soft for Johnny Murtagh; no success in Britain in recent years and poor form in three runs over hurdles for current yard over the winter; doesn't appeal as well treated.

25/1

Form: 4/212- D BF

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse maiden at this trip last July for John Murphy and just denied by a more experienced rival for new yard in Dundalk rated contest in November; could still have more to offer on handicap debut although has no experience of this sort of ground.
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11th

7

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 72y

17:40 Leopardstown

Hotrocket

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

10/1

14th

3

(7)

6th Aug 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Hotrocket

9st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive 4yo comes here seeking a hat-trick following good-ground wins over this trip at Gowran and Fairyhouse, winning a shade snugly on second occasion; could still have more to offer but won't too much rain.

13/2

1st

5

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Hotrocket

9st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway waiting for room 2f out, ridden disputing third over 1f out, led final 110yds, nudged out towards finish, cosily

9/2

20/1

Form: 5005-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Likes the mud but last win was off 100 in the 2020 Irish Cambridgeshire; on a steady decline since then and recent Naas comeback run wasn't too encouraging.
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2nd

6

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Laughifuwant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

soon raced in second, clear with one other when pushed along over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well towards finish

11/2

1st

2

(7)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

16:20 Galway

Laughifuwant

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

travelled strongly, pressed leader, led 2f out, kept on well 2f out, always doing enough

5/2

13/2

Form: 6210-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden winner last autumn in heavy ground and confirmed liking for heavy when good clear second at Naas recently under a positive ride at today's trip; valuable 3lb claimer now negates his rise of that and has to be considered a major player.
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2nd

3

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Vocal Studies

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, led but pestered, faced challenges over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

11/4

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

Form: 0400-4 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Couple of wins at this trip last year but has been on a downward trajectory of late; fair bit to find with Vocal Studies on recent Naas running.
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15th

17

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; winner off 95 for Ado McGuinness and has run well here more than once; coming down the handicap but has lost his way for now.

7th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Spanish Tenor

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; has left Ado McGuinness since his last run but regular rider keeps the mount.

8/1

8th
4 (15)
San Aer

5/1

Form: 9214-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Really good effort when fourth in last month's Lincoln, having come with every chance; down in grade here and likely big player on ground he clearly handles.
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14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

17th

4

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

San Aer

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins on the Flat for Tom Mullins, including over C&D in 2022; finished runner-up behind subsequent Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Galway in October (1m1f, soft to heavy); poor on return to action at Naas last month; could improve.

18/1

25/1

Form: 6600-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in Ballinrobe maiden (good) for Dermot Weld in 2021; too keen and didn't count on yard debut at Naas last month, hard to see him featuring here off just 1lb lower.
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5th

3

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, including twice in Curragh handicaps and Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m4f); very light campaign this year, inadequate trip on return before close second to an all-the-way winner in Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown last month; first attempt at 1m6f here.

12/1

1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Crystal Black

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, starting in Curragh handicaps at 1m and 1m2f; even better at 1m4f, landing Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot and taking this race by 5l from subsequent Irish Cesarewitch winner The Euphrates; should be sharper than when one place behind Sons And Lovers over 1m2f at the Curragh in April.

5/4

4th

4

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

raced in fourth, brief headway and went third under 2f out, no extra and lost third towards finish

5/2

Form: 0050-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Never counted on recent comeback run at Naas when tried hooded; progressive last summer but handicapper seems to have her measure right now and this trip stretches her.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

Form: 41032-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Finds this trip his limit but in a good vein of form when last seen in the autumn, just denied in heavy ground at the Curragh over 6f; has run well fresh and no problem with ground but could just find a few stronger in the finish.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 2576-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at this trip and very encouraging seasonal return when strong-finishing fourth over an inadequate 6f at Naas last month on heavy; could run a big race here back to optimum trip off light weight.
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5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, most recently Naas handicap over this trip in March (soft); safely held both starts since but closely matched with Gloriously Glam on C&D run on these better terms.

9/4

8th

3

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.

10/1

Form: 4/10-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lincoln also-ran has conditions to suit but may still be just that bit high in the handicap.
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12th

2

(10)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

4

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, some headway towards far side over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

1st

11

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Maud Gonne Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out, went third over 2f out, switched right when ridden under 2f out, ran on well towards near side inside final 110yds, led final strides

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 412-1 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Still looked green when showing good attitude to hold on at Leopardstown on Wednesday on similar ground; 7lb penalty and higher grade here make it a lot tougher but only fifth start so could still have more improvement in her.
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

Form: 248-00 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First win for two years when scoring at Naas last summer and ran well at Galway afterwards; both runs this year however way below his best and hard to see him finding the required improvement to play a major role here.
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11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

Non-runners

All Lies Ahead, Big Baby Bull

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Payout
Exacta €143.90
Straight Forecast €93.50
Tricast €1634.53
Trifecta €1473.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Independent Expert

POSTDATA:

All Lies Ahead

The Irish Sun:

Secret Magician

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Tenor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Independent Expert